The crew at Rivers & Oceans wants to celebrate and highlight the one and only Georgie White, a true Grand Canyon river legend. Georgie may be the most influential person in modern Grand Canyon whitewater history. She made a huge impact on the … [Read more...] about Georgie White: Grand Canyon Rafting Pioneer
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Best Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
With over 100 different options, one question we often hear is "what is the best Grand Canyon rafting trip?" In this post we break down what makes for a quality white water rafting experience and discuss our favorite trip options for rafting the … [Read more...] about Best Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
A Local’s Guide to GCSR (Grand Canyon South Rim)
The Grand Canyon is quite the beast to conquer. Not just in the sense of backpacking the gnarly trails or rafting the biggest rapids, but also in the sense that the South Rim can be quite confusing for people first arriving. I worked in the park for … [Read more...] about A Local’s Guide to GCSR (Grand Canyon South Rim)
Hiking In and Out Of The Grand Canyon
If you are considering rafting either the Upper Section or the Lower Section of the Grand Canyon, you will be required to hike in or out of the Grand Canyon. The Upper Section requires a hike out, where as the Lower Section begins with a hike … [Read more...] about Hiking In and Out Of The Grand Canyon
One or Two Day Grand Canyon Rafting Trip?
One question we are often asked is the difference between a one-day and a two-day Grand Canyon rafting trip. Let’s break them down. Two primary differences On the two-day grand canyon rafting trip you’ll actively paddle rapids for the … [Read more...] about One or Two Day Grand Canyon Rafting Trip?
Running Lava Falls Rapid
Lava Falls, Grand Canyon National Park One hundred seventy-nine miles downstream from Lees Ferry on the Colorado River sits Lava Falls Rapid. A difficulty rating of Class 10 on the 1-10 Grand Canyon scale (Class V on the international scale of … [Read more...] about Running Lava Falls Rapid
Types of Rafts (Grand Canyon Rafting)
One of the first questions to figure out for rafting the Colorado River is which types of rafts are best. We’ve written this blog to help you understand the different whitewater crafts that are run commercially and how they change the experience of … [Read more...] about Types of Rafts (Grand Canyon Rafting)
Best Time to Raft Grand Canyon
Rafting through the Grand Canyon is an unparalleled experience. One of the most common questions we receive from first time rafters is, “When is the best time to raft the Grand Canyon?” We wish we could give a finite answer; however, the … [Read more...] about Best Time to Raft Grand Canyon
Feminine Hygiene on Rafting Trips
The learning curve can be steep for women in the wilderness and I would love to help alleviate some of those minor inconveniences of being a woman in the wild. As a female white water rafting guide in Grand Canyon, I have perfected my comfort and … [Read more...] about Feminine Hygiene on Rafting Trips
